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Diy sliding barn door track.
Attach the track to the backer board using the provided spacers lag bolts and washers.
Diy sliding barn door step 1.
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You ll also need a nut driver bit to drill the hex screws into the barn door track.
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With a helper hoist the door onto the track and slide it to the stop.
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To start we ll rip each 2 x 6 on the table saw to ensure each is exactly 5 5 wide.
Door cost about 40.
The spacers should have a broad base that goes against the backer board.
The system consists of heavy duty three wheel ball bearing hangers part no.
We bought everything from the home depot.
Position the l shaped floor guide so that it contains the door in both its open and closed positions.
Diy barn door track hardware tutorial supplies needed 1.
Here s what you need to make a diy barn door track like ours.
1025 that can support doors up to 150 lbs.
Install the other stop.
Two 3 1 2 inch one set wooden wheels.
You can find a set of bits here.
With any diy project there is a learning curve and hopefully if you tackle this project it ll be smoother sailing with the kinks ironed out from my experience.
Diy barn door hardware the track.
To start let s take a look at the components of the door we will be making.
The door will go back and forth but not with ease as a typical rolling door track.
Here is a link to a good budget set of hardware.
Mark the screw locations drill pilot holes and secure the guide to the floor with the included screws.
For the bypass hardware to work on a shed you have to have a strong place to anchor the top track.
Something to note this is a diy track with parts that are metal on metal.
Width 3 16 inch thick x 1 3 4 inches wide.
Track and a pair of hangers for a 4 ft.
Align the track with the holes you drilled in the backer board.
Four 3 1 2 inch lag bolts.
While keeping the track level use a wrench to tighten the lag bolts.
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Two nylon locking nuts.
Length double the width of your door and add a few inches for safe.